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All the latest updates affecting your property investment. Smart Property Investments is the top source for latest property market reports, insights, news and useful tips and strategies from experts.

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Hotspots 21 JUL 2014

Price growth healthy in regional Victoria

House prices climbed across country Victoria over the past year, with major regional centres in most demand.

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Hotspots 21 JUL 2014

High-rise construction activity soars

Apartment living is becoming more popular across Australia, as new housing figures point to a surge in high-density...

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Hotspots 18 JUL 2014

Sydney's luxury market bounces back

The top-end of the Sydney property market is returning to strength after a prolonged post-GFC slump.

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Hotspots 18 JUL 2014

New suburbs planned for Victorian town

The state government has approved a new suburb in Geelong to accommodate the growing number of residents shifting to...

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Tax & Legal 17 JUL 2014

Government inquiry highlights negative gearing dangers

Property incentives have created a “significant source of risk” for the economy, according to the Financial System...

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Finance 17 JUL 2014

Investors warned about kickbacks to finance professionals

Some mortgage brokers, accountants and financial planners may be receiving a commission for recommending properties to...

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Hotspots 16 JUL 2014

Growth in housing market cooling off: RBA

Rapid growth in property prices may be beginning to ease, according to an analysis by the Reserve Bank of Australia.

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Hotspots 15 JUL 2014

Prices in Adelaide hit record high

The median price in Adelaide has reached a historic peak, though sales figures across the city remain flat.

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Hotspots 14 JUL 2014

Perth over-supply fears unfounded

Despite elevated building activity in Perth, the market is not in danger of over-supply, a senior real estate expert...

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Hotspots 14 JUL 2014

Melbourne sales pick up speed

Melbourne’s suburban market is moving fast, with properties in the outer ring selling more quickly than in previous...

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Hotspots 11 JUL 2014

Perth rental market weakens further

The rental sector in Perth has taken another hit in June, with high-end properties affected worst.

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Hotspots 11 JUL 2014

State growth predictions revealed

A new analysis from NAB has identified which property markets will perform the best - and the worst - over coming...

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Hotspots 10 JUL 2014

Canberra robust despite public service cuts

Despite dire predictions that public service cuts would stall the Canberra market, a local buyer’s agent believes the...

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Hotspots 10 JUL 2014

20 fastest-growing housing markets uncovered

The nation’s top building and population hotspots have been revealed in a new report, with one region taking out the...

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Hotspots 08 JUL 2014

Birkdale property values to take off

Investors who purchase in Queensland’s Birkdale should see impressive returns in the next 12 months, as a chronic...

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Hotspots 08 JUL 2014

Off-the-plan projects at risk

Recent changes to lending criteria for survey-strata house and land contracts could kill off many current...

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Hotspots 07 JUL 2014

Top 10 property markets for vendors

The suburbs which attract the most demand from potential buyers have been revealed in a new report.

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Finance 07 JUL 2014

RBA urged to rethink cash rate decisions

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) should consider following Europe’s lead in placing longer intervals between...

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Hotspots 04 JUL 2014

Housing approvals bounce back

Building approvals have bounced back following several months of declines, according to the Australian Bureau of...

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Hotspots 03 JUL 2014

Majority of investors targeting wrong suburbs

Too many investors are ‘following the herd’ and failing to identify the real up and coming growth locations,...

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Hotspots 03 JUL 2014

Investors urged to prepare for 'worst case scenarios'

A series of unusual property investment insurance claims has highlighted the need for landlords to have adequate risk...

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Hotspots 02 JUL 2014

Best buys for $500,000 and under revealed

For investors with $500,000 to spend, a new report outlines the best suburbs to invest at that price point.

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Finance 02 JUL 2014

Capital city growth rates a "mixed bag"

The June quarter delivered patchy results for the property market, with asking prices falling in some capital cities.

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Finance 01 JUL 2014

RBA Rate Announcement - July 2014

The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced the outcome of its monthly board meeting.

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Hotspots 01 JUL 2014

Prices surge in NSW township

The small regional town of Junee has seen market activity take off in the last year.